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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
6
A garbled dispatch from Correctionville E News mixes local publisher notes and scattered world facts. It mentions an injury in Columbus Ohio, references bone setting, and lists varied topics from metals to oranges, poetry, and industry trends with numerous misprints and unclear attributions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission decided further reductions on freight rates. Iowa to Utah and Colorado zones are adjusted, with Missouri river base rates and regional additions, while objections may be filed by September. A separate suit in Delaware County seeks $10,000 damages for a beating. Dow City reports two runaway accidents injuring two women. Montezuma Republican sold to John M. Grimes of Bloomfield Missouri. Des Moines River navigation plan discussed. a young girl remains missing in Mason City as local searches continue. Regular harvest activity noted in Stanton. School board unable to elect a superintendent in Clinton or Ottumwa footprints.
A sprawling Iowa news in brief item covers crashes, drownings, and injuries across Łakeh Miss region and many towns. It notes automobile collision near a park, a baby death probe in Edar rapid, a fork injury in Bluffs, a wedding dinner in Logan, a mysterious Italian wanderer in Unicie, and hospital cases in Nora Springs and Des Moines. The report also mentions a university gym expansion, a drowning at Okoboji, and a range of local incidents from Rockford to Mason City. It preserves names, places, and events while keeping a neutral tone.
The defense argues the bill was valid despite missing signatures, citing Attorney General Myers and Governor Carroll. Cosson condemns the law as flawed and blames those who prey on women, while promising to safeguard the welfare of the district. The attorney general and governor allegedly found no signature requirement.
Washington reports a revised Nicaragua plan seeks a $3,000,000 canal route purchase and long leases for a naval base and Corn Island. The Senate committee signals it will drop protectorate provisions for now and awaits a new draft within days.
A Tenerife resident notes surprise at reports of Cipriano Castro conducting a Venezuela invasion from exile. Most believe Castro has completed plans for a revolution, with suggestions he may be aided by a powerful foreign influence, though details remain unconfirmed.
Caracas reports complete Venezuelan troop mobilization with an expedition expected to depart for the front to meet Castro's forces. Government aims at Hentate mn with Coro said to have fallen to Castro adherents and victory proclaimed for Castro. Government contingent in Cavo Falcon state reportedly surprised by Castrona's forces.
Roumania Aug. 5 three day extension of the armistice among the Balkans states was agreed by peace delegates of Roumania Serbia Greece Montenegro and Bulgaria. The extension aims to aid plenipotentiaries in reconciling differences and calming the involved states.
Rapids Aug 5 burglars looted the post office leaving a small amount of stamps and cash missing likely around $500. The event disrupts local mail service while authorities investigate the break in and seek suspects.
Ban Francian August 4 A cloudburst washed out Southern Pacific tracks at Thibe Nev 18 miles east of Sparks for a distance of 9 percent causing boulders and debris to cover the right of way overnight Officials said the Salt Lake division will be declared out of service at Bowre or more.
Iowa suffrage association offices announce a September tour with prominent speakers visiting Davenport Atlantic Cres ton Ottumwa Burlington Muscatine Davenport Washington Cekulonin Knoxville and others. Mrs. W Clarks and Mrs Flore Dunlap are named as speakers in this campaign noting September 1 events.
Aug. 4 report by a commission on highway width to 34 feet, landowners opposing a change citing damages. Clinton township landowners consider similar action. Plus Iowa wheat yields report and a racially tinged threat incident in New Hampton.
Grove Indiana August reports a farm hand sacrificed burned back to graft skin onto a four year old girl Littia Ella Coredene to cover severe burns after a straw stack blaze. Neighbors volunteered donations for medical care as the injured child remains hospitalized. In Liberty, Stuart Archibald, cashier, chased and captured a forger, Leonard Smith, after a forged check ring led to a pursuit across fields and tracks ending with arrest.
Aug 2 Chariton Iowa a private Everett Coole of Company A desertes after three days at camp he walks 70 miles back toward Des Moines to avoid rail interception. Court martial sentences him likely jail. Governor to approve sentence. Vandals steal from Iowa City churches in two incidents. Macy's Catholic church damaged. Infant class bank robbed. cash taken. Christian church doors broken. vessels and other valuables looted.
San Anagwtes Val Aug fei est Uneneration authorities here refused to deport Mrs. Clurmin Mel cher amid claims of her immoral status tied to Prince Sulkewski. An Austrian nobleman’s attorney sought deportation, arguing she was immoral, but no action was taken during the proceedings.
Senator Owen, chair of the Senate banking committee, touted the Glama Owen currency bill as aiding country banks by reducing domination by a few ambitious financiers. He argued the measure would lower operating costs and allow larger farm loan portions, while preserving vast government control under a federal reserve system with an advisory bankers board.
In a shocking scene, Jeannus becaves fatally wounds his wife Jennie White during a baby’s grave burial. A bystander, Samuel Nerkowich, 25, and William Brodsky intervene as the ceremony proceeds. police arrest a suspect after a struggle. Berkesitch is in custody on related charges.
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Tower City Pennsylvania kills eighteen miners. Rescue teams struggle amid dangerous conditions as the blast traps workers and delays evacuation. The disaster involves East Brook Coal and Reading Coal companies, with authorities investigating the cause and extent of the fatalities.
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